Book Review – Head-to-Toe Winter Knits

Inside Head-to-Toe Winter Knits you’ll find a wide variety of patterns to suit all skill levels, from beginner to experienced knitters. The book is divided into sections, making it easy to find the perfect project for your skill level and the winter season. The projects are designed to be quick and easy to make, making them perfect for those who are short on time but still want to create something beautiful and warm to wear during the winter months.

The book also includes a section on the different types of yarns and needles that are best suited for winter knits, as well as tips and tricks to help you get the most out of your knitting projects. With an introduction to the basics of knitting, such as casting on and binding off, this book is the perfect guide for anyone looking to get started with winter knitting.

Whether you’re a beginner looking to learn new skills or an experienced knitter looking for new and exciting patterns, Head-to-Toe Winter Knits has something for everyone. With 100 quick and easy projects to choose from, this book is the ultimate resource for anyone looking to create beautiful and warm winter knits.

A Cozy Cardigan to Knit and Wear All Winter

A Bulky Crop Top for Winter

Not too long ago I did a test knit for another designer that was for a cabled cardigan. It’s really cozy and nice but it just about broke me in a ton of different ways. I couldn’t get gauge, which I suppose is my own problem, but mainly I was somehow both bored and forced to pay attention at the same time.

Because it used the same cable all over, I always had to know what row I was on, but nine out of ten of those rows, nothing in particular was going on. So I couldn’t stop paying attention, but what I needed to attend to was boring.

It may have ruined me for knitting cabled sweaters, but maybe I just need something that’s more engaging. Like this Modern Aran Cardigan pattern from Lion Brand Yarn.

This is a reworking of an old pattern from their archives, and you can tell that form the classic look of the cables and the oversized feel (nothing cropped about this one!). It has allover cables, but like a classic Aran sweater it’s not the same cable, so you’ll have to pay attention to what row you’re on and what cable turns happen for which cables on that row.

Because of this, it’s considered an intermediate knitting pattern, but if you’re comfortable working from multiple charts at once it shouldn’t be a problem for you. There are three different charts and seven different cable moves.

Also because the pattern is so big and boxy there are only two sizes available, with a finished chest measurement of either 49 or 63 inches (that’s 124.5 or 160 cm). It’s up to you to decide how much ease you would like and whether that will work for your body.

The pattern uses worsted weight yarn (and calls for another classic, Lion Brand Fisherman’s Wool). It calls for six buttons and includes pockets to make it extra cozy.

This one looks like a great winter project to make and to wear if you’re up for a bit of a challenge. You can grab the free pattern or buy a kit with the yarn needed direct from Lion Brand Yarn.

[Photo: Lion Brand Yarn]

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